Economic Development

What we do

Economic Development focuses on a wide array of economic drivers, including offering employers a well-trained workforce, attracting high-wage jobs, and diversifying the county’s economic base while helping traditional industries like convention, tourism and sports.

MBE/SBE division

• The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) division was created in line with the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' objective to connect minority and small businesses with opportunities for greater economic equity
• The MBE program is open to eligible businesses throughout Florida that have a maximum net worth of $5 million for firms in the construction industry and $4 million for other industries
• The SBE program is open to eligible businesses located in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties with no more than 50 permanent, full-time employees and with maximum gross annual sales of $8 million for construction industry firms and $5 million for other industries

Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp (THEDC)

• THEDC reports - Find the most recent agreement and four quarters' reports for the THEDC. Reports provided per 125.045 F.S.

Frequently requested services and information

• Business Relocation and Expansion Support
• Competitive Sites Information
• Economic Development Innovation Initiative (EDI2)
• Economic reports
• Entrepreneur Collaborative Center
• Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County
• Historic Preservation Challenge Grant
• Minority or Women Owned Business Information